Still Lots of Issues

On July 14, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

November 14, 2013

Since A.J. has had kennel cough and hasn’t been able to go to day camp we’ve been going to the park every day this week. We had quite the adventure yesterday. We got into the park and stopped. I had him sit, and I switched the leash from his harness to his collar. I stood up and said “Look at me.” A.J. looked right at me. I said “OK!” Next thing I know I’m skidding across the grass landing face-first, and A.J. is running free through the park. Continue reading “Still Lots of Issues” →

A.J. is Sick Again

On July 13, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

November 11, 2013

A.J. went back to the vet today. That makes five trips in the four and a half months since we adopted him. At least this time he doesn’t need antibiotics. Not yet anyway.

He went back to the groomer a week ago Friday. They said he did well, although I don’t think they trimmed his nails much. I made sure they didn’t overdo it with the trim like they did last time. I definitely don’t ever want them to shave his face again, I don’t get why they would do that. Tuesday he went to day camp, then he went back to day camp on Friday. Somewhere in there he caught kennel cough. Continue reading “A.J. is Sick Again” →

A Good AJ Day

On June 24, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

August 1, 2013

Today went much better than yesterday. A.J. didn’t get me up until 6 AM. We went out for a little bit, came back in, and I was able to get him to lie down again and remain settled down until 7:00. I got up with him at 7:00, gave him his medicine, and fed him. He spent a little time playing with his toys. Continue reading “A Good AJ Day” →

Crate Destruction

On June 23, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

July 31, 2013

Sigh. Today was a tough one. We had to leave early to ride into town for my volunteer work this morning. I got A.J. to walk into his crate on his own by throwing a couple of treats into the back corner. He went in and ate the treats and I closed the door. Continue reading “Crate Destruction” →

New Home, Day 5

On June 22, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

July 30, 2013

A.J. was up periodically throughout the night again, but he wasn’t coughing. I’d wake up occasionally wondering where he was, but he didn’t seem to be doing any damage. Around 4 AM he came over and I petted him for a little while. At 6:00 he was up. Continue reading “New Home, Day 5” →

Week One Continues

On June 20, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

July 29, 2013

We all got a good night’s sleep last night. I didn’t have to chase A.J. off the bed even once, he just laid down on his own bed. He slept until 4 AM, at which time I just petted him for a little while and he curled back up and went to sleep. He woke up around 6:00 and petting him didn’t work this time. Continue reading “Week One Continues” →

Our First Sleepless Night

On June 19, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

July 28, 2013

A.J. started throwing up again around 2 AM. Greg took him out while I cleaned up. He brought him back, and I immediately had more to clean up. We both hung out with him outside for a little while. We came back in. More cleanup. Continue reading “Our First Sleepless Night” →

Day 2

On June 19, 2015July 28, 2015 By ajthespringer

July 27, 2013

Day 2 with A.J. started around 4 AM. He’d had a lot to drink the night before, so I was on the alert for any movement from him. I woke up around 4 AM and he was up and moving around, so I took him out. What a beautiful night. The moon was almost full so it was very light out, and it was nice and warm. A.J. went potty and we came back in. He settled down quickly, and I went back to sleep. Continue reading “Day 2” →

AJ the Springer

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